Open AccessReview of the Use of Cephalosporins in Children with Anaphylactic Reactions from Penicillins
Author(s) -
Tahir Hameed,
Joan Robinson
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
canadian journal of infectious diseases and medical microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1918-1493
pISSN - 1712-9532
DOI - 10.1155/2002/712594
Subject(s) - cephalosporin , penicillin , medicine , anaphylaxis , cefaclor , cefamandole , cephaloridine , allergy , dermatology , antibiotics , pediatrics , immunology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
It is a widely accepted practice that children with anaphylaxis from penicillins should avoid cephalosporins. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether there is evidence in the literature to support this practice.
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